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Welcome to Swiss Re's first conference on nanotechnology -- The American and Japanese perspectives -- Responsible nanotechnology development -- Framing the issue of nanotechnology- from a Japanese perspective -- Nanotechnology and human health: a risk-benefit analysis -- Could engineered nanoparticles affect our environment? -- Nanotechnology and the future of information technology -- Chemical nanotechnology: challenges, opportunities and safety issues -- Nanotechnology business startups in AIST -- The insurability of emerging technologies -- Dealing with risks and opportunities of new technologies -- Liability regimes in a changing risk landscape -- International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) -- The Meridian Institute -- International Council on Nanotechnology -- Nanotechnology and risk perception -- Regulatory challenges with emerging technologies -- A summary of the 6-7 December 2004 nanotechnology conference -- Conclusion.